Kamakura period (13th century)
鎌倉時代（13世紀）
Kuya Shonin was an early promoter of the nianfo (Buddhist chants) among the common people during the Heian period.
The Amit?bha figures streaming from his mouth represent the six syllables of the nianfo: na-mu-a-mi-da-butsu.
This statue is popular for its unique expression that is reminiscent of a comic character.
空也上人是平安時代推廣普通百姓信仰佛教的先驅者。
從其口中出來的阿彌陀佛像體現了其所唸的南無阿彌陀佛。
因其倣彿像漫畫的對白部分那般的獨特造型,而成為極具人氣的佛像.
